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About

Totnes ward encompasses the historic market town of Totnes and its immediate rural surroundings. The town itself is situated on the east bank of the River Dart, with steep streets leading up from the waterfront. It functions as a central hub for the local area, containing essential services, independent shops, and a regular outdoor market. The built environment is characterised by a mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture.

The ward includes the riverside industrial area known as the Totnes Rotherfold and extends to encompass the neighbouring village of Bridgetown, located across the river. The landscape transitions from the urban centre to agricultural land and wooded slopes along the Dart Valley. Totnes is notable for its long-standing alternative culture and community-focused initiatives, which are evident in its local businesses and civic life.

Area overview

On average Totnes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Totnes is £46,731 per year. There are 6 schools in Totnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Totnes is home to around 9,030 people, with a population density of about 1,507.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Totnes Population
9,030
Population density
1,507.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.8(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-27%)
Shoplifting
8.64(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.31(+13%)
Other theft
6.09(+8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,053
89.16%
Other White
437
4.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
89
0.99%
Irish
81
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
79
0.87%
Total population: 9,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,484
45.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,140
14.9%
No qualifications
1,004
13.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
922
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
594
7.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,698
39.16%
Other social rented
776
17.9%
Owns with a mortgage
771
17.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
759
17.5%
Shared ownership
113
2.61%
Total households: 4,336

Property prices in Totnes

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Totnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Totnes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Totnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£245,000
Detached28£480,000
Terraced43£360,000
Semi-Detached29£400,000

10 years median price trend in Totnes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Totnes.

All postcodes in Totnes

TQ99ST

Plymouth Road

TQ99DY

Babbage Road

TQ95QL

The Plains

TQ95TQ

Magdalene Close

TQ99SN

Plymouth Road

TQ99SJ

Plymouth Road

TQ95AR

Brooklands

TQ99TH

Plymouth Road

TQ95PW

Western Villas

TQ95EL

Warland

TQ99TB

Plymouth Road

TQ95GL

Culverdale

TQ95LZ

Follaton Bungalows

TQ95FZ

South Street

TQ99SY

Plymouth Road

TQ95GA

Paradise Walk

TQ95HL

Dartside

TQ95UH

Parkers Close

TQ99GD

Babbage Road

TQ95GW

Culverdale

TQ95FN

Babbage Road

TQ95TE

Albert Place

TQ95BZ

Weston Road

TQ95AT

Hillbrook Road

TQ99GY

Totnes

TQ95JA

Babbage Road

TQ99GZ

Totnes

TQ95LP

Lower Collapark

TQ95LQ

Ford Road

TQ99TG

Plymouth Road

TQ95RS

Totnes

TQ95HE

Sharpham Drive

TQ95AH

Weston Road

TQ95LH

Plymouth Road

TQ95UR

Christina Park

TQ95QZ

Higher Westonfields

TQ95FJ

Beech Close

TQ95HU

Priory Drive

TQ97RX

Fishchowter's Lane

TQ95JZ

Ashburton Road

TQ95LE

Ford Road

TQ95HQ

Fore Street

TQ95RE

Hilldown

TQ95JQ

Queens Terrace

TQ95PX

Northgate

TQ95YG

Elizabeth Court

TQ95QB

Belmont Terrace

TQ95TP

The Grove

TQ99SA

Plymouth Road

TQ95ES

The Mount

TQ95TR

Victoria Street

TQ99SH

Plymouth Road

TQ95EQ

Redworth Court

TQ97YZ

Babbage Road

TQ95DY

St Katherines Way

TQ95EE

South Crescent

TQ95GP

Heath Way

TQ95XL

Burke Road

TQ99SE

Plymouth Road

TQ95BY

Steamer Quay Road

TQ95NX

Northgate

TQ95PA

Southcote Orchard

TQ95LR

Smithfields

TQ99TJ

Plymouth Road

TQ95QW

Kistor Gardens

TQ95GR

Bridgetown

TQ99GS

Totnes

TQ99TD

Plymouth Road

TQ95JE

Babbage Road

TQ95FQ

Whiteley Avenue

TQ95YL

Hope Walk

TQ95EF

Victoria Street

TQ95SN

High Street

TQ95SY

Leechwell Street

TQ95TW

Denys Road

TQ95SZ

Kingsbridge Hill

TQ95BW

Jubilee Road

TQ95GT

Grove Mews

TQ99TE

Plymouth Road

TQ95HY

Bogons Court

TQ99EN

Babbage Road

TQ95NE

Plymouth Road

TQ95AY

Seymour Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.